Logan City Council is set to stimulate economic growth across the region, adopting a new infrastructure charges policy to boost business, job creation and hotel development.
From March 1, eligible developments – including job creating hotel complexes and small businesses – will be offered incentives to do business locally in parts of the city targeted for growth.
Planning and Development Chairman Cr Russell Lutton said the new charges policy was designed to remove impediments to commercial investment in Logan.
“Areas like Springwood and Beenleigh will become Logan’s commercial centres as our city grows so if Council is serious about attracting investment then we need to offer financial incentives where we can for people to do business here,” he said.
Under the changed policy, new hotel developments – which could successfully achieve a 4 or 5 star rating – could seek to have infrastructure charges deferred.
New non-residential developments, in certain parts of the City of Logan, could also avoid charges if the development would be within an existing building.
“The City of Logan would love to attract brand-name hotels recognised by Star Ratings Australia to boost short-term accommodation options for the city,” Cr Lutton said.
“If we’ve got more high quality hotel options, it gives our city a better chance of attracting and hosting events that draw people from interstate and overseas.
“Hotel developments not only drive jobs growth during construction, they also deliver a flow-on effect by encouraging investment in smaller businesses that support their operations.
“Council obviously can’t control the commercial market but what it can do is identify ways to cut red tape so that the market has the best opportunity to thrive and stimulate economic growth for the city.”
Information about changes to council’s infrastructure charges policy will be available on the Logan City Council website from March 1: www.logan.qld.gov.au.